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The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings: INFORMATION! Information, advice, tip, or recommendation WARNING! Warning – general danger GAS CONNECTION! Warning – gas connection ELECTRIC SHOCK! Warning – danger of electric shock HOT SURFACE! Warning –...
Safety regulations READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! General • The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from failure to follow the safety instructions and warnings. • Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect fitting, or incorrect use is not covered by the warranty. WARNING! This appliance and the accessible parts will become hot during use.
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• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then cover the flames with for example a lid or a fire blanket. • Never flambé under a cooker hood. The high flames can cause a fire, even if the cooker hood is switched off. WARNING! Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the...
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• When you use the hob for the first time you will notice a “new smell”. Don’t worry, this is normal. If the kitchen is well ventilated, the smell will soon disappear. • The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
WARNING! • This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over, as well as by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised and instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved.
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• Never immerse hot burner caps and pan supports in cold water. The rapid cooling can damage the enamel. • The distance between the pan and a knob or non-heat resistant wall should always be greater than one centimetre. In case of smaller distances, the high temperature may cause the knobs or wall to discolour and/or deform.
Ø12-24 cm Ø15-26 cm Min. 1 cm WARNING! The distance between the pan and a non-heat resistant wall should always be greater than one centimetre. In case of smaller distances, the high temperature may cause the knobs or wall to discolour and/or deform.
Faults table Following is some advice on rectifying some common problems. What happened...? Possible cause What to do? The burners will not burn. The flame is uneven due to a Have an expert check the gas The flame is uneven/unstable. wrong gas power setting.
Installation instruction Safety regulations • This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer. • Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (voltage, frequency, nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
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• If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a plug, or with other means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
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• The gas supply valve must always be placed in an easily accessible position. • The worktop into which the hob is fitted should be flat. • The walls and the worktop surrounding the appliance must be heat resistant up to at least 85 °C. Even though the appliance itself does not get hot, the heat of a hot pan could discolour or deform the wall.
Preparations for installation Free space around the appliance A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) min. 650 min. 600 min. 450 min. 120 min. 650 min. 600 min. 450 min. 120 min. 650 min. 750 min. 450 min. 120 min.
Conversion instruction WARNING! Adjusting for a different gas type! WARNING! Attention! Performing these instructions by a non-qualified person can lead to dangerous situations. The supplier is not responsible for the consequences (the arising of a hazardous situation and/or damage to persons or goods) caused by the incorrect performance of these instructions by engineers who are not employees of the supplier.
Tools needed: T1 Socket spanner (7 mm) T2 Screwdriver flat blade (4 mm) T3 Nose pliers T4 Open-end spanner (7 mm) T5 Leak test spray Converting nozzles NOTE! Please note: disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Prevent damage of the worktop. Lay down parts of the appliance on a protected base. For converting to a different type of gas, the nozzles have to be changed.
3B. Remove the by-pass screws by using the flat-blade screwdriver (T2) and the nose pliers (T3). Place the new by-pass screws with the nose pliers and screw the by-pass screws of all gas taps in, by using the flat-blade screwdriver. 3C.
Environmental considerations Disposal of the appliance and packaging Sustainable materials have been used during the manufacture of this appliance. The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used: • cardboard; • paper; • polyethylene film (PE); • CFC-free polystyrene (PS-rigid foam); •...
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